A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8297976 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 82722939 epoch_slot_no: 38139 block_no: 8297799 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 875 time: 2023-01-21 08:20:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x905cd5a979173c6efdd98884a8746b7de951c0e10584bdd3724a199a74957a5aBlock Operator
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